Ireland & Oregon - Last years big trip through Europe left me with a bit of travel fatigue when it came to planning the details of the trip. Little things such as transportation arrangements, booking rooms, and finding things to do in each town built up to be larger task than I originally planned. That's why I plan on making a stop back over to Ireland where my last trip in 2014 was extremely easy and relaxing. My goal for this trip is to venture into the country and up into the Connemara region for some scenic hiking.

In late summer I plan on making it over to Oregon to yet another rainy hilly environment. I'll have a tour guide who has been living in the area for a few years to help me navigate the city and surrounding hills. I'll leave most of the planning up to them but I have some spots in mind that I'd love to check out. It looks like 2017 will be full of wet hikes and plenty of hot coffee. I'll be sure to pack my rain coat!